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Bona Lesedi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Bona Lesedi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.5% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bona Lesedi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mamelodi, Pretoria, Bona Lesedi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,743
Learners
53
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bona Lesedi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bona Lesedi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 208 learners from Bona Lesedi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326923286.2%
202425122489.2%
202520818287.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bona Lesedi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524586.5%
Mathematical Literacy20317586.2%
Physical Sciences413995.1%
Life Sciences776584.4%
Accounting352777.1%
Business Studies686798.5%
Economics685885.3%
Geography18715985.0%
History14612283.6%
English First Additional Language254254100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Bona Lesedi Secondary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Bona Lesedi Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,743; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Bona Lesedi Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,743; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bona Lesedi Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bona Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,186 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.7% against Bona Lesedi Secondary School's 87.5%).
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bona Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bona Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,157 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Bona Lesedi Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,743; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Bona Lesedi Secondary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,743; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bona Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,356 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bona Lesedi Secondary School, at 2,226 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bona Lesedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Bona Lesedi Secondary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,743; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bona Lesedi Secondary School's 87.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bona Lesedi Secondary School for 2027

Because Bona Lesedi Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
415, Lekganyane Street, Mahube Valley, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 79082 Rethabile 0122
Telephone
012 840 1036
EMIS number
700221474
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bona Lesedi Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bona Lesedi Secondary School directly, on 012 840 1036, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bona Lesedi Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bona Lesedi Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Bona Lesedi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Bona Lesedi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Bona Lesedi Secondary School?
Bona Lesedi Secondary School reported 1,743 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bona Lesedi Secondary School?
Yes, Bona Lesedi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bona Lesedi Secondary School's matric results like?
Bona Lesedi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.2% since 2023.
Is Bona Lesedi Secondary School a public or private school?
Bona Lesedi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bona Lesedi Secondary School?
You can call 012 840 1036. It is located at 415, Lekganyane Street, Mahube Valley, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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